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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Rock for Refuge — Sat 3 Oct at Hagglers Corner 🎸 Thank you to The Grand Plan for putting on this exciting evening of live music in support of ASSIST and those seeking asylum in our community 🧡 We’re expecting a sell-out, so grab your tickets while you can! 👉🏽 wegottickets.com/f/24273

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We signed a joint statement calling on the Government to act against the escalation of racist violence and intimidation.📣 This is fuelled by dehumanising political and media narratives that portray people seeking sanctuary and other minority communities as threats. Read the full statement below 👇🏽

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This week is #RememberACharityWeek. Encouraging people to think about the charities they care about and the impact a gift in your Will could make. 🧡 A #legacy gift can help us stand in solidarity with people seeking asylum for years to come. Find out more about #legacygiving in the post below ⬇️

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Less than 4 weeks to go! 📣4️⃣ Are you running the Sheffield 10K? Or thinking about signing up? 🏃🏃🏾‍♀️💸 Take on the challenge and help raise vital funds for ASSIST. Get in touch to find out how you can get involved. 🧡 #Sheffield10K #RunForASSIST #Fundraiser #Sheffield #CommunityPower #ASSISTSheffield

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Your shopping can be more than a transaction.🛍️ Raise FREE donations for ASSIST every time you shop online through #easyfundraising, without spending anything extra. 8,000+ retailers donate, including eBay, Argos, ASOS, and much more. It’s small acts of solidarity that add up! 🧡 tinyurl.com/mc742wr2

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Sanctuary Art Exhibition On Now! 🎨 Head along to STC Sheffield to see a powerful fundraising exhibition by John Wilsher, a dedicated ASSIST volunteer and talented local artist. All in support of ASSIST and City of Sanctuary Sheffield. You can also say hi to John on Wednesday evening. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Meet the #5MarathonsIn5Days Walkers🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏼 With 1 week to go, they're preparing to hike 5 marathons, tracing a giant heart around the Peak District. 130 miles and 5,500m+ of climbing (almost the same as Mount Kilimanjaro!) ⛰️ So add 28 Jul to 1 Aug to your diary and follow the challenge as it unfolds.

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

#Subscribe to the #ASSISTSheffield #Newsletter ✉ In times of hostility and misinformation, staying informed and standing in solidarity with people seeking sanctuary is vital. So join our community to receive news, inspiring stories, and upcoming events. Find the quick sign-up form on our website ✅

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

A gift in your Will can create a lasting legacy of hope for people seeking sanctuary 🧡 Every legacy gift, whatever its size, helps us plan for the future so we can continue standing in solidarity alongside our clients. Find out more and download our codicil form ⬇️ tinyurl.com/mrbvc8jz

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Excellent, important report by IPPR featuring evidence from four of our members: @assistsheffield.bsky.social, @rmjusticeuk.bsky.social, @boothcentre.bsky.social and @hopeprojects.bsky.social. This government's asylum and migration policies are risking driving even more people into homelessness

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Help us win £5,000 through the Benefact Group's Movement for Good Community Draw. 🙏🏼 It only takes less than 1 minute to nominate ASSIST, and every nomination increases our chances of winning. Please use the link below, and help spread the word. The deadline is this Sunday! 👇🏽 tinyurl.com/5b2awakz

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Thank you to The Company of Cutlers Combined Charitable Trust (CCCT) for their funding 🙏🏼 They're helping to provide dignified housing for destitute people seeking sanctuary. Offering the stability people need to improve wellbeing, access support, navigate the asylum system, and rebuild lives. (1⬇)

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fayay.bsky.social @fayay.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Unfortunately, due to the heat, the event is POSTPONED till the autumn. The Gleaning is available to buy here: longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Happy #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈 On Saturday, we had a fantastic time at #KelhamPride. 🧡 It felt especially poignant that Kelham Pride took place on #WorldRefugeeDay during #RefugeeWeek. Many people seeking sanctuary are also part of LGBTQIA+ communities and face multiple forms of discrimination. (#1 ⬇)

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We're proud that our Accompanying Coordinator, Fay Musselwhite, is releasing her second poetry collection, The Gleaning, published by @longbarrowpress.bsky.social Make sure to join the book launch this Wednesday at The Shakespeare! 📚 ⬇ tinyurl.com/mv779hjh 📖 Find out more tinyurl.com/4ufkrarm

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The Gleaning (hardback, 132pp) £14.99 £14 (launch price) UK orders (+ £2.50 postage) Europe orders (+ £6.85 postage) Rest of World orders (+ £11.50 postage) The Gleaning is Fay Musselwhite’s …

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Art for Sale 🎨 Maggie Norman has an exquisite collection of expressionist paintings and cards to buy, with 50% of sales donated to ASSIST. As part of #RefugeeWeek #SimpleActs, why not embrace #GetDrawingAndPainting! 🖌 Follow @maggienormanpadley on Instagram and message her if you're interested.

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

This #RefugeeWeek, we're celebrating the courage of everyone seeking sanctuary 🧡 At ASSIST, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to live in safety, with the dignity to rebuild their lives. Join us in the face of unprecedented hostility. Choose compassion, show solidarity, and have #Courage. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

7 Weeks to Go 📢 On 28th July, Eve & Jake will be walking 5 marathons in 5 days! All to raise £12,000 to recover the costs that ASSIST fronted to repatriate Dr Pious Nyandoro to his home in Zimbabwe. Their 130 miles will cover the funds of laying Pious to rest, nearly 1 year after his passing. (#1⬇)

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Happy #VolunteersWeek 2026! 🎉 More than 130 volunteers help power the work of ASSIST. It's vital to recognise and celebrate the volunteers who give their time and compassion to support and stand alongside people seeking sanctuary. To every volunteer, past and present, thank you 🙏🏼 #VolunteersWeek2026

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

We're delighted to be one of the charities supported by this year's Bishop's Garden Party! 🎉 Thank you to Bishop Pete and Cathy for bringing people together in support of great causes across South Yorkshire. Join us on Saturday 13 June, for an afternoon of music, food, activities, and community. 🧡

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

From all of us at ASSIST, Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating Eid al-Adha in Sheffield and beyond. 🌙🐐

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

24 days to go until #MigrationMattersFestival2026! 🎉 From 19–27 June, Sheffield will come alive for the UK’s largest nine day celebration of #Migration, #Sanctuary, and #RefugeeWeek. Explore the full programme and get your tickets/passes 👇🏼 www.migrationmattersfestival.co.uk @migmatfest.bsky.social

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Want to shape the future of ASSIST? We are looking for new Trustees! 📣 We’re seeking people with experience in: ✅ Safeguarding and serious incident management ✅ Management of housing portfolios ✅ Finances and/or accounting Ready to join our Board? Find out more and apply 🔽 tinyurl.com/ybsb4yb6

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

"Hope is born again in the faces of children." We love this shoutout from our partners at @naccomnetwork.bsky.social ! Seeing the acts of solidarity and kindness happening nationwide for #AMillionActsOfHope has been a powerful reminder of the community we belong to 🧡 ➡️ millionactsofhope.org

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

"We are not strangers at all, but neighbours with common struggles." 💙 This week is Million Acts of Hope. A UK-wide celebration of the everyday people making a difference in their communities. Tell us: what hopeful acts do you see happening in your community?

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

This week, ASSIST is joining #AMillionActsOfHope! We're filling a giant orange heart with messages of hope (stay tuned to see it finished next week) 🧡 Our team also added to the UK’s largest thank you card with their own hope-filled, spring-inspired cards, created by clients and volunteers. 🌷

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

In times of rising dehumanisation towards those seeking sanctuary, it's vital to amplify their voices. Although these stories are not new, they remain urgent and remind us of the significance of our work and solidarity. 🧡 Please read, share and challenge misinformation ➡️ tinyurl.com/2s46y3yx

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Congratulations Patrick for completing the #LondonMarathon yesterday 🧡 Are you inspired by Patrick and the thousands who ran yesterday? If you’re interested in fundraising to support those seeking sanctuary, we’d love to hear from you! 👟 Show your support and give what you can 👇🏽 gvwhl.com/YBSM5

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Across Sheffield, a group of homeowners are choosing to stand alongside people seeking sanctuary. 🏠 Last year alone, 84 people, facing destitution and street homelessness, had a safe place to live thanks to their kindness. Read more about their life-changing impact below 👇🏽 tinyurl.com/2msjfyax

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

On Sunday, our Trustee, Patrick, is taking on the iconic #LondonMarathon to raise funds for ASSIST and Sanctuary Runners GB.🏃🏼🧡 In times of growing hostility, take a stand for sanctuary and give what you can to Patrick’s #fundraiser 👇🏽 gvwhl.com/YBSM5 #LondonMarathon2026 #RunningForACause

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

We are proud to stand alongside 100+ organisations in a statement led by Rainbow Migration, addressing recent reporting from the BBC. This reporting poses a risk of harming communities, including people seeking sanctuary, migrants and LGBTQI+ people. Read the full statement 👇🏽 tinyurl.com/4xve2jbw

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Yesterday, members of the ASSIST team attended the @naccomnetwork.bsky.social National Conference, celebrating 20 years. 🙌🏽 The day featured speeches from Bridget Young, @jonnydarling.bsky.social, Jehangir Malik OBE, and Sarah P Corbett. We’re all part of the national puzzle, which piece are you? 🧩

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Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This time last week, over 500 people marched to Parliament and met with over 100 MPs about the Government's devastating proposed changes to settlement. And we're not stopping here. It's vital we keep up the pressure. Sign the open letter to the Home Secretary. act.praxis.org.uk/open-letter-...

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

⏳ Less than 1 week remaining to apply! We’re #hiring a Caseworker Are you passionate about standing in solidarity with people seeking sanctuary and challenging the injustices of destitution? Click the link below for more information and how to apply 👇🏽 tinyurl.com/4wc3y6cr

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Caseworker: Supporting People Seeking Sanctuary | ASSIST Sheffield

Join ASSIST Sheffield as a Caseworker. Support destitute people seeking sanctuary through trauma-informed advocacy and care. Apply today.

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Packed mass lobby of parliament today to challenge the government’s earned settlement proposals that will mean some people waiting decades to properly rebuild their lives

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Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Today is the Mass Lobby for Migrant Rights. Hundreds are uniting in Parliament with one clear message for our MPs: scrap the earned settlement plans. There has never been a more important moment to stand with migrants and refugees. Support from home👉 www.praxis.org.uk/mass-lobby-s...

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Today is the day! From across the UK, grassroots groups, charities, unions, and faith communities have converged on Parliament to oppose the Government's cruel 'earned settlement' plans. People seeking sanctuary and migrants deserve to be treated with dignity and justice, not hostility. (⬇)

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

ASSIST Sheffield is #hiring a #Caseworker! 📣 We are looking for someone to support our clients navigating the asylum system. If you value empowerment, justice, and solidarity, we want to hear from you! Click the link below to find out more and #apply 👇🏽 tinyurl.com/4wc3y6cr

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Can you host and lift someone out of homelessness and destitution? Our friends at @refugeesathome.bsky.social need your help. Seven young men seeking sanctuary in Sheffield need a safe and warm place to stay. How to help: 🏠 Email info@refugeesathome.org if you have a spare room 📢 Share this post

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

What a powerful video! Let's change the conversation around housing and amplify the facts. Migrants and people seeking sanctuary are not the cause of the housing crisis. Housing is a human right and everyone deserves a place to live in safety. 🧡 Watch the video below and please share it widely. 👇🏽

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

As Lunar New Year, Ramadan, and Lent begin at the same time. We send our wishes to all in our community celebrating these holy festivals and seasons. 🏮🌙 Whether you are celebrating the Year of the Horse, beginning your fast, or entering a season of reflection, ASSIST wishes you peace and joy. 🕊️

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Today is #RandomActsofKindnessDay When people seeking sanctuary are facing intense hostility, kindness is not small, it’s: A warm welcome🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 A safe home🏠 A community🫶🏾 Thank you to every volunteer, supporter, funder, and partner who chooses kindness over hate. You can too! 🧡 @rakfoundation.bsky.social

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

ASSIST Winter Solidarity Appeal has finished! Our community sent a powerful message in response to the hostility and hate towards people seeking sanctuary. You chose solidarity! ✊🏽 Whether you donated £5, £100, bought Christmas Cards, or simply liked and shared our posts. THANK YOU. 🧡 (1⬇)

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

#MyLocalAwards2026 is OPEN! We are honoured to be nominated for #NonProfitOfYear #Yorkshire. 📢 As global hostility towards those seeking safety increases, voting for us means voting for solidarity and sanctuary! 🧡 Good luck to all incredible fellow nominees 🙏🏽 🗳️ Vote & share ⬇️ tinyurl.com/mv57uf9e

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

⏳ As we enter the final week of our Winter Solidarity Appeal, your support has never been more vital. ✊🏽 We are grateful for your generosity so far, but the reality is harsh. Rising hostility, dehumanisation, national policy shifts, and the winter months mean our services are under pressure. (1⬇)

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Yesterday, we welcomed our friends from @naccomnetwork.bsky.social to our ASSIST offices. 🏢 As founding members, we helped form this network in 2006. 20 years on, the urgency is stark. 4,434 people were housed by the network in 2024/25, the highest on record, including 1,509 people with NRPF. (1⬇)

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Recently, an ex-client visited our offices with chocolates for the ASSIST team.🍫 He wanted to share some news: he’s received his Leave to Remain and is working! When he first came to us, he was destitute. Our support provided the foundation he needed to progress his claim and rebuild his life. (1⬇)

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

We are recruiting for a range of #volunteer roles! 📣 Our volunteers play a huge part in the work we do, bringing a wealth of experience and ensuring our vital services keep running. Join us in challenging destitution and hostile immigration policies. More info 👇🏽 tinyurl.com/3nysvdy2 #1 ⬇

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

International Migrants Day 🌍 Join us in celebrating the contributions of migrants and people seeking sanctuary across the world and those in Sheffield. Yet many face growing hostility under systems designed to dehumanise. No one is illegal and movement has always been part of human history. #1 ⬇

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

🚨 LAST CALL Need those final Christmas cards? Tomorrow is your final day to grab our ASSIST Christmas Cards of Solidarity. 100% of the proceeds go towards our vital welfare payments for people seeking asylum this winter. Make your season's greetings count! 🧡 ➡️ Order now: tinyurl.com/3vwkaw58

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